ARKA JYOTISH SANSTHAN

Medicine According to Vastu Vastu for Medicine Placing We generally keep medicines in a place away from moisture or light to prevent damage. However, Vastu prescribes some directions to keep medicines in order to stay healthy and cure prolonged illness. Here are some tips: Medicines should be kept in the north-east corner of the house. Store your medicines in a cool, dry place. For example, store it in your dresser drawer or a kitchen cabinet away from the stove, sink, and any hot appliances. You can also store medicine in a storage box, on a shelf, in a closet Vastu Tips for Medicine Medicines should be kept in the north-east corner of the house. The kitchen symbolizes health and happiness and is not a recommended place to store medicines. Medicines should not be kept the Puja room. Similarly, avoid keeping the medicines kit in the bedroom. Do not keep the medicines strewn on the dining table as it can attract negative energies. Always keep the medicines inside a closed ca...

Documents According to Vastu Vastu for Documents Placing  Legal documents related to court cases should not be kept with other documents. They should be placed separately in a wooden box in the north-east corner of the house As per Vastu, one of the best ways to ensure financial stability is to grow your wealth in the earth corner of the home —the south-west. All your jewellery, money and important financial documents must be kept in the south-west (store such things in a cupboard or safe), facing north or north-east. Vastu Tips Store all the important documents inside a closed cabinet or a safe. Keeps the cabinet containing the documents in the south-west or the north direction. Ensure there is no beam or loft on the ceiling where the cabinet is placed. Do not keep legal documents in the south, the west or the south-east corner. Legal documents related to court cases should not be kept with other documents. They should be placed separately in a wooden box in the north-...

Dustbin According to Vastu Vastu for Dustbin Direction Some of the safe zones to place a dustbin in are South of South West, East of South East, South of South East and West of North West. Always opt for softer tones when placing a dustbin in your house. Make sure the lid is always covered and the dustbins are cleaned on a regular basis. Vastu Tips for Dustbin Do not place a dustbin in the North East zone because it will interfere with your mental health and a structured thought process. You will always feel bogged down with tensions and uncertainty. Dustbins should not be placed in the East zone of your house. By placing it here, you will probably feel lonely and will not have a desire to go out and meet people. Moreover, it can act as an obstacle to your growth. Similarly placing it in the South East zone will interfere with your wealth accumulation. When placed in the North, the career opportunities will start to diminish. Do not place a bin at the entrance; else the flo...

Store Room According to Vastu Vastu for Store Room The store room should be placed in the north-western or southwest corner of the home. This direction is appropriate as it prevents accumulation of things. In case you want to store heavy equipment in the room, then southwest corner is just perfect. Never locate the store room in the east or north direction. A store room is a place to store materials that are not used often and items purchased in large volumes. Such items need to be stored in a particular direction in the house where the store room should be created. Store rooms show the idea of adjustment and usability. We store excess items in store rooms so that we can use them when the need arises. It should be constructed in a way that it comes out to be a safe and stable. Thus, it becomes important to follow Vastu Tips for creating a store room. Vastu Tips for Store Room Location of the Storeroom: According to Vastu, the right location for the storeroom is in the south...

Children Bedroom According to Vastu Vastu for Children Bedroom West direction is ideal for children room and must be place there. Keep the bed in South-west portion of room and let your child sleep with head towards South or East direction for peace of mind. Vastu Tips for Children Bedroom Bedroom Position: West direction of the house is the most appropriate direction for planning kid’s room. If you want you can also consider the Northeast, Northwest and Southeast directions but ignore choosing Southwest direction for kid’s bedroom. Position of Bed: Keep the bed somewhere in south-west direction of the room and let your child sleeps with head towards south or east direction for peace of mind. Studying Position: Facing the north direction while studying helps the most, it increases concentration level and positively contributes towards student’s success. Mirrors: Remember to keep the mirrors far from the opposite side of children’s bed as it is totally confined as per the pr...

Guest Room According to Vastu Vastu for Guest Room There is a very famous saying, “Athiti Devo Bhava” which means guests are equivalent to God. Indian culture has always been very respecting of guests, even treating them at par with God. Indians welcome guests with great warmth and treat them as a part of their family only. A guest room is the place where guest stay and just like other rooms in the house, it needs to follow the right Vastu. It will help the guests completely enjoy their stay and at the same time, spread happiness and warmth in the entire house. In the absence of a guest room that has been planned according to Vastu directions, your guests can become dominating and even bother the peace and stability of your house. The article recommends some beneficial Vastu advice for your guest room. Vastu Tips for Guest Room Direction for the Guest Room: Vastu offers appropriate directions for each and every room. The ideal location to construct a guest room is the north...

Vehicle Parking According to Vastu Vastu for Vehicle Parking Placement According to Vastu Shastra, the ideal location for the Garage is North-west side, and as a second option, South-east can be considered. Often, northeast and south-west sides are avoided for car porches which leave the above two suitable for a garage. According to Vastu, the ideal location for car parking or shed is in the South-west, South and West facing direction. Parking in North-east corner of the house should be avoided. However, if by any reason you have no other option than to build car parking in North-east corner then make sure the corner has a slump. Also make sure that south and west walls are strong and solid. Vastu Tips for Placing the Vehicle Location: According to Vastu Shastra, the ideal location for the Garage is North-west side, and as a second option, South-east can be considered. Location to Avoid: South-west and northeast sides of the building are avoided for a garage. The reason beh...

Syntax According to Vastu Vastu for Syntax (Water Tank) Placement Ideally, the overhead tank should be in the west or south west direction. For the overhead tank which is placed in the southwest direction, it should be at least two feet over the uppermost slab. Due to water, the side becomes heavy which acts advantageous. Water tanks are important in every house and most houses install tanks random in direction wherever it is suitable. Vastu tells some ideal directions to place water resource for better health, wealth and prosperity in house.  Water is an important element in Vastu and if its placement is not accordingly then it creates problems for occupants. Vastu for Water Resource Underwater Tank: Underwater tank should be dug in North-east direction while before digging a sump draw an axis marking from North-east to South-west while both the sides right or left are apt for underwater tank. North-east is an important place in home which is held scared due to which i...

Money Plant According to Vastu Vastu for Money Plant Placement According to Vastu both Money Plants should be kept indoors in south east direction of living room or hall. A money plant is good for your home and can affect your financial health positively. But you have to make sure you take care of it right. Lots of people keep money plant in their homes because it is believed that the plant brings wealth and prosperity to the dwellers and if the plant is growing at a faster pace then it’s a clear sign of an increase in their incomes and profits. If you are also tempted to grow money plant for all the obvious reasons, then you should know the money plant Vastu. Growing the plant as per Vastu Shastra will allow you to gain the maximum money plant benefits. Otherwise, it will bring financial loss and stress. Vastu Tips for Money Plants Here are a couple of useful tips on taking care of your money plant and how to use it right to get wealthy below. It Should Face the South-East...

Shoe Rack According to Vastu Vastu for Shoe Rack Placing    The best direction to keep shoe rack at your home is west and south-west direction. You can keep shoe rack, outside of the entrance door. As per Vastu main door is where Mahalakshmi resides. Rack or any kind of blockage on the entrance creates stress in mind, blocks money and increases the negative energy flow. Vastu Tips for Shoe Rack Shoes should never be placed in the north, south-east or east portion of the house. Never keep a shoe rack in the bedroom Try to keep the shoe rack in West/South West. The ideal location is South-west position of main hall or porch. A difficulty arises when the entrance of the house is in the North to East, as it is customary to place the Shoe rack near the entrance. If there are no options then try keeping the rack outside the entrance if possible It is not practical to keep the Shoe rack in North West if the entrance of the house is from the North East. Under such cir...

Sofa According to Vastu Vastu for Sofa Placing Always place the furniture in the West or South direction and away from the wall to allow the flow of energy even from the back. Avoid the irregular shape like round or oval in the furniture. A neat square or rectangle is the preferred way to arrange the furniture of your living room. Sofa set should be placed in south and west portion of the room. The person sitting on sofa should face north or east directions. If your house faces the north or the south direction, the living room must be constructed in the northeast direction. In a west-facing house, the right direction for building the living room is the northwest side while the southeast direction is considered apt for a south-facing unit. Vastu provides some guidelines for interior decoration of the house. Comprehension of zones is important while doing interior of home. Zones are divided into two categories like negative and positive zones. Vastu clarifies to keep positive...

Locker According to Vastu Vastu for Locker Room  The locker room is a place where all the important things like files, money, jewellery, etc. are kept under security. Every house has a room where a safe or a locker is kept and all the important documents are kept safe. This is the most important thing which requires security and safety from evil eyes. The best location as per vastu for locker room is south. Do not place a locker in the north-east corner of south-west as it may lead to financial losses. Locker room is one of the most important rooms in the house and determines the prosperity and affluence of the house. Everything right from color, size and shape to direction and placement of the room should be correct; else the outflow of money would be greater than the inflow. Also, make sure that the room should be fully secured and safe for keeping cash, jewelry and ornaments. Vastu Tips for Locker Room  South is an excellent location for the room.  North is...

Study Room According to Vastu Vastu for Study Room Study room is a place where one sits peacefully to concentrate on studies. This room should be located at proper place and direction followed by vastu principles. The vibration in this room creates unseen noise making it unpleasing and if the directions of books, table are placed accordingly, this room will always give you peace and knowledge. Vastu Tips for Study Room The study room should be placed either in the Northeast / East or West side of the house. Students must face East/North while studying. A beam should never run above your head while studying. The study room should be well lit and one should not face a blank wall or a window while studying. The book rack should be made on the Southern or the Western wall. The shape of the study table should either be square or rectangle. The size of the study table should not be too big or too small. The proportion of the length & width should not exceed more than 1:2. The...

Water According to Vastu Vastu for water Water on or near a property should be located in the north, east or northeast. The surface level of water located in auspicious directions should always be below the ground level of the rest of the property. Water has a very powerful influence on Vastu because it acts as a huge energy generator. Any water feature on a property will bring either strong positive or strong negative results to the inhabitants, so it is crucial to determine the Vastu of any water features. If your home is near an ocean or has a lake, pond, river, pool, fountain or well, through Vastu to more deeply understand the influence of water. Two aspects that determine the Vaastu of water: Placement Direction of Flow Water on or near a property should be located in the north, east or northeast. There are, however, a few exceptions. The surface level of water located in auspicious directions should always be below the ground level of the rest of the property. Water ...

Temple According to Vastu Vastu for Temple North-east direction is the best place for temple or pooja room in a house. The placement should be such that you face north while praying. Even facing East is OK but first preferred direction is North. Temple is an integral part of Indian homes and most of the homeowner takes this precaution of keeping things in line with Vastu. Home temple should be designed properly and cautiously as temples are not the matter of sacredness but they relate us our emotions with God and cosmos. Important Vastu Tips for Temple Temple should not share the wall having a toilet on the other side (behind it). Temple should not be placed below a toilet located on the upper floor. Do not place pooja room and toilet facing each other. Make a temple made of wood or marble. Avoid temple made in glass or wood. Design of the temple should be inviting and very attractive. It is auspicious to keep Crystal Kalash, right-hand Shankh, S...

Kitchen According to Vastu Vastu for Kitchen Kitchen is the most affected area of house from where all kind of energies prevails while an expert Vastu consultant would surely identify about the adverse situation of house if kitchen is placed incorrectly. This important part of house must be placed on its corresponding place i.e. South-east governed by element Fire. Kitchen being the important part of home is the primary contributing factor in the general health and well-being of occupants. The kitchen is the best place to attain better health and improve motivation. Some Important Points for Kitchen To ensure your kitchen is enveloped in positive vibes, the elements of earth, sky, air, fire, and water need to be in balance, according to Vastu Shastra. If necessary, change or amend certain areas in your kitchen to increase positive energy in your home. Kitchens in north quadrant tend to affect health female members. Place water sink in the North-east with the maximum distanc...

Balcony According to Vastu Vastu for Balcony According to vastu, areas like balconies, verandahs and roof play a major role in balancing the overall energy of the house. The best direction to build a balcony or a verandah is the northern and eastern directions of the house. North to north-east and eastern direction is considered as positive directions and south and south-west are considered as directions enhancing the negativity of the house. Any balcony located in the south or south-west side of the house must be covered and closed. A balcony is an important part of the room, it makes the room complete and allows some fresh air and sunlight in the room. Having a balcony is not only good for health, but it is also romantic where you can sit with your partner and have a good time having a cup of tea and talking to each other. But, sometimes making a balcony in the wrong direction leads to fights and problems in the family. A wrong placement can lead to health issues, mental ...

Stair According to Vastu Vastu for Stair A staircase must always be built in the western or southern part of the house. It should not be constructed in the north-east corner, as it is believed that a staircase here can lead to financial losses. In fact, a staircase in any corner except the western or southern corner is believed to lead to losses. A staircase connects two spaces i.e. internal and external as well as one level to another level. A staircase is one of the most important features in any structure. Front door facing the staircase is the most common problem as per Vastu. Consider steps going down towards the North, North East and East as auspicious according to the Vastu. Vastu Tips for Staircase An external staircase can be built in the southeast direction facing east, southwest direction facing west, northwest direction facing north, and southwest direction facing south. Always begin your stairs from north to south or east to west. A turn can also be taken to ot...

Bathroom According to Vastu Vastu for Bathroom   According to bathroom Vastu, bathroom should be located in North or North-West portion of the house. If bathroom is located in wrong direction, it can cause health and financial problems. Bathroom should not be in South, South-East and South-West direction. South sided bathroom can cause adverse effects on the health of female members. Combined bathroom and toilet should be in north-west direction. It should not be adjacent to Pooja Room, kitchen and under the stairs. Geyser and other electrical appliances like heater and switchboard should be installed in south-east corner of bathroom. Taps and showers are fixed in north direction. Placing bath tubs in east, west or north-east direction is good. Wash basin and shower can be either in north-east, north or east direction. The North is a good direction for vanity mirror. A water closet should be placed near a window or an outer wall. The door of bathroom should be in North ...

Drawing Room According to Vastu Vastu for Drawing / Living Room A Drawing room is relatively a new term in the home industry. This room is commonly addressed as the sitting room, and is generally used by the house owner and his family members for relaxation, entertainment and recreation. The Drawing room is a versatile room and is also used for other activities such as watching television, reading books, gossiping with family members, spending time with children, drinking, eating and many more casual activities. The Drawing room is an important component of the house, which makes the house favorable or unfavorable for residence. It is that part of the house where the members spend a lot of time and which is also used to entertain guests. Location of Drawing Room The Drawing room should face east, north or north-east. Alternatively, a north-west-facing Drawing room is also favourable. Heavy furniture should be kept in the west or south-west direc...

Bedroom According to Vastu Vastu for Bedroom The Vastu plays a major role in placement and designing of the master bedroom. The way you sleep with your head in different direction and your placement of bed is a major decision which must be taken properly with utmost care.The south west corner of the bedroom is the best position to place the bed. This will increase the mental as well as physical productivity of the person and also increase the working spirit. The door opening of the bedroom should be in the north, east and north east direction of the room. Some Important Points for Bedroom The master bedroom should always be located in the Southwest part of the house as Southwest represents the element Earth which implies the heaviness, which makes it as the ideal place for the master of the house. A great deal of attention should be paid to bedrooms in a house. One should sleep with head towards South, East or West and never in north. There should not be any ...

Main Door According to Vastu Vastu for Main Door According to Vastu, the main door enters Urja (energy) in the house through doors and windows. However, the front door of your home is where the major part of energy enters and therefore this door plays a vital role in determining the flow of vibrations experienced by the household. The entrance area should be neat and clean and avoid having a dustbin in the entrance. Your main door should open in a clockwise direction. Door opening in anti-clock direction causes a delay in work, slow progress and difference of opinion among the family members. The main door should not have cracks. The entrance door of the house should be larger than the other doors entering the house. It is good to decorate the entrance of a house with pictures or statues of Lakshmi, Ganesha or auspicious signs such as OM or the Swastika. Inauspicious pictures should not be on the door. Doors should have thresholds preferably made in marble or wood. Di...

Shape According to Vastu Vastu for Plot’s Shapes Rectangular Plot: Rectangular plot is auspicious in the ratio of 1:2 and if the length is facing North and breadth is facing West then the inmates reap rich benefits from the plot in terms of health, wealth and prosperity. Square Plot: Square plot having with equal length and width is always ideal plot for any type of construction. This type of plot bestows inmate’s all-round success and harmony. Gau-Mukhi Plot: Gau-mukhi plot is one which is narrow from the front area and broad at the back. This type of plot is very auspicious for residential purpose and bestows good health, wealth and prosperity. Sher-Mukhi Plot: Sher-mukhi plot contrary to gau-mukhi is just opposite broad from front and narrow at the back. This type of plot is not considered good option for residences but can be used for commercial construction. Oval/Circular/Elliptical Plot: Oval/circular/elliptical plot are irregular shapes in plots which a...

Main Door According to Vastu Vastu for Main Door The main door should always be in the north, north-east, east, or west, as these directions are considered auspicious. Avoid having the main door in the south, south-west, north-west (north side), or south-east (east side) directions. The East and North facing plots are appropriate for house construction. Care should be taken while designing the house facing West and South direction because some directions have positive impacts while the other have negative on occupants of the house. Entrance of a house predicts many a things about the occupants in the house in terms of nature and especially health. Having kitchen right in the entrance is a major flaw in the house and in such cases focus on food is very intense. Kitchen right in front of entrance either on left or right side is problematic for house mates and there is a probability of lethargy, frequent health and stomach problems is quite high. Even a visible kitchen ...

Directions and Place According to Vastu Vastu for Plot’s Direction and Place The selection of a plot is very important since the plot represents a fixed form that will radiate positive as well as negative energies depending on its location, orientation, shape, and slope and soil quality. The most important factor before choosing a Plot is its direction. While you plan to purchase a plot, prefer North-facing direction as it is considered highly auspicious. East and west facing plots can also be considered, however, south facing land should be completely avoided. Vastu Tips for Plot Direction of the plot: While you plan to purchase a plot, prefer North-facing direction as it is considered highly auspicious. East and west facing plots can also be considered, however, south facing land should be completely avoided. In addition to direction, type of the soil is also important. Shape and Size of the Plot: Ideal shapes for residential plot are square or rectangular which...

Colors According to Vastu Right Colors as per Vastu The right combination of colors helps achieve the desired effect. According to Vastu experts, neutral or pastel shades with a tinge of darker hues work well for a bedroom. While use of bold and bright color tones prove to be energetic and could work against the objective of creating a calm setting. White and light blue is good for the east direction. If the entrance of your house is towards north, the best Vastu colors for the north direction would be green and all its shades. Colors influence our mind and soul thereby enhancing the ability to take decisions carefully and cheerfully. Colour helps you pacify, stimulate mood, gives good health and makes you content. Colors have profound impact on our psychology, intellect and emotions. Meaning of Colors Red: Red is a bold color. It represents lust, passion, materialism, base energies, bravery, power, drama, emotions, action, passion, aggressiveness, warmth, energy a...

Compass Vastu How to Use Compass Vastu compass is a device that every professional Vastukar takes with itself to ascertain the concerned directions in a place. This tool is one of the prominent instruments that an expert carries to self-check the arrangements, location and directions as per Vastu. Vastu Compass is innovative self-indicating device helping you to check arrangement according to Vastu as well as suggests arrangements. Vastu compass is a device used to determine the right   arrangement for any given place. It is a self – pointing device. This helps the Vastu expert to check the arrangements and placement of things within a structure and suggest alternative arrangements accordingly. The compass guides one to become healthy, financially stable and ensures prosperity in one’s life. Pro fissional Vastu consultants use the compass to determine the right direction and corners for stationing anything. Vastu Compass is application that will help you fin...

Vastu Benefits Advantages of Vastu Vastu finds its references in Vedic knowledge and has come down to us through these years. Everything that exists in the universe, including our bodies, is made of five elements. These five elements are earth (geomagnetic energy), water (gravitational energy), fire (solar energy), air (wind energy) and space (cosmic radiation). These forces have a powerful influence on us, as well as the environment. Each of these elements is associated with a particular direction: water in the northeast, fire in the southeast, earth in the southwest, air in the northwest and space in the center. By balancing these elements in their proper proportions, we will gain the benefits of health, happiness, and prosperity. The east is the source of solar, ultra-violet rays, and the north is the source of magnetic energy. We benefit by keeping our environment open to these life supporting energies. Harmful infrared rays coming from the south and destructive g...